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US Tech Solutions Scientist I - Chemistry in Sunnyvale, California
$32-$35 per hour
Sunnyvale, CA
Contract
Duration: 12 months Contract (Extension Possible)
Shift: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM, 7AM-3:30PM or 6AM-2:30PM with half hour lunch
Description:
The Scientist I, Manufacturing Sciences, will be responsible for the synthesis of functionalized resins used in columns.
Use manufacturing protocols to accurately synthesize raw and functionalized resins for column production for HPLC.
Follow established procedures to perform standard polymer chemistry synthesis such as ATRP, grafting, polymerizations, etc.
Address and report problems in daily manufacturing and propose effective countermeasures.
Communicate effectively with other production staff regarding delays, issues in production, etc
Ability to present findings and results to interact efficiently in a cross functional setting between several departments: R&D, Process Development, product management, etc.
Collaborate in PPI initiatives to improve overall quality and yields of various synthesized resins.
Participate in 5S, JDI, and Safety initiatives.
Education & Experience:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry.
0-1 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Direct experience with polymer chemistry and analytical chemistry preferred.
Experience with chromatography software and H/UPLC preferred.
Competencies:
Ability to perform routine analysis on size distribution and surface area of resins.
Solid understanding of manufacturing environments and standard chemistry techniques and principles
Ability to interpret chromatograms from HPLC/UPLC, GC-MS.
Familiarity working with standard software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
Familiarity with chromatography systems, experience in analytical chemistry a plus
Experience with generating and following quality control documents or procedures in compliance with quality standard ISO9001.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.